Archive: 28/08/2017
How low should LDL cholesterol go?
New analysis shows that in a high-risk population, achieving ultra-low LDL cholesterol levels, down to
Aug 28, 2017
Renal denervation lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients not taking medication
Renal denervation lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients not taking medication, according to late-breaking results from the SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED study presented today in a Hot Line LBCT Session at ESC Congress and published ...
Aug 28, 2017
Apixaban lowers stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing cardioversion
Apixaban lowers the risk of stroke compared to warfarin in anticoagulation-naïve patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for elective cardioversion, according to late-breaking results from the EMANATE trial presented ...
Aug 28, 2017
Education and feedback improve use of stroke prevention drugs in atrial fibrillation
Education of healthcare providers and patients with atrial fibrillation has led to a 9 percent absolute increase in the use of anticoagulation therapies to reduce stroke, according to late-breaking results from the IMPACT-AF ...
Aug 28, 2017
Risk factor driven upstream atrial fibrillation therapy improves sinus rhythm maintenance
Risk factor driven upstream rhythm control is effective, feasible and safe in improving maintenance of sinus rhythm in patients with early short lasting atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure, according to late-breaking ...
Aug 28, 2017